Question 1

To gain a competitive advantage in the global economy,firms can use five building blocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals who buy goods that an organization produces are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) competitors 
B) distributors 
C) potential competitors 
D) customers 
E) suppliers 
A) competitors 
B) distributors 
C) potential competitors 
D) customers 
E) suppliers

Question 3

The suppliers,customers,and distributors that affect the organization's ability to obtain inputs and to sell its outputs are forces in the task or industry-specific environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A shift in the age distribution of the population of Canada is an example of a demographic force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Groups which buy goods that another organization produces are known as suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Regional trade agreements like NAFTA result in all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Declining barriers to trade 
B) Increased capital flows between partner nations 
C) Decline in labour intensive production in Canada and the USA 
D) Opportunities for managers to expand internationally 
E) Decreased competition 
A) Declining barriers to trade 
B) Increased capital flows between partner nations 
C) Decline in labour intensive production in Canada and the USA 
D) Opportunities for managers to expand internationally 
E) Decreased competition

Question 7

With globalization,nations become increasingly similar and interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Changes in the work patterns of women such as a larger percentage of mothers with children under the age of five are working would be an example of which type of force on the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) General environment 
B) Task environment 
C) Economic environment 
D) Political environment 
E) Legal environment 
A) General environment 
B) Task environment 
C) Economic environment 
D) Political environment 
E) Legal environment

Question 9

Pressures from customers are handled by:

Accepted Answer

A) Sales and Services departments 
B) Marketing departments 
C) Legal and Public Relations departments 
D) Finance and Accounting departments 
E) Research and Development departments 
A) Sales and Services departments 
B) Marketing departments 
C) Legal and Public Relations departments 
D) Finance and Accounting departments 
E) Research and Development departments

Question 10

Organizations which help other organizations to sell their goods to customers are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) competitors 
B) potential competitors 
C) distributors 
D) customers 
E) consultants 
A) competitors 
B) potential competitors 
C) distributors 
D) customers 
E) consultants

Question 11

Shared value creation focuses on identifying and expanding the connections between societal and economic progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Although cultures differ enormously around the world,most social structures are very similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are examples of the industry-specific or task environment of the organization,except:

Accepted Answer

A) distributors 
B) customers 
C) competitors 
D) suppliers 
E) technological forces 
A) distributors 
B) customers 
C) competitors 
D) suppliers 
E) technological forces

Question 14

The power of a distributor may get stronger if there are too many options for manufacturers and wholesalers to sell their products directly to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The prominence of global organizations is putting pressure on managers of all organizations to improve their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most industrialized nations are experiencing the aging of their populations as a consequence of falling birth and death rates and the aging of the baby boom generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The outcomes of the changes in the laws of a country are examples of the political and legal forces in the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social structure and national culture are examples of which type of force in the general environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Technological forces 
B) Political and legal forces 
C) Economic forces 
D) Demographic forces 
E) socio-cultural forces 
A) Technological forces 
B) Political and legal forces 
C) Economic forces 
D) Demographic forces 
E) socio-cultural forces

Question 19

The global financial meltdown from 2008 to 2010 was a result of too much risk-taking and not enough oversight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The four building blocks of a competitive advantage are increasing efficiency,offering superior quality,creating new or better products,and being responsive to customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To gain a competitive advantage in the global economy,firms can use five building blocks.

Individuals who buy goods that an organization produces are known as:

The suppliers,customers,and distributors that affect the organization's ability to obtain inputs and to sell its outputs are forces in the task or industry-specific environment.

A shift in the age distribution of the population of Canada is an example of a demographic force.

Groups which buy goods that another organization produces are known as suppliers.

Regional trade agreements like NAFTA result in all except which of the following?

With globalization,nations become increasingly similar and interdependent.

Changes in the work patterns of women such as a larger percentage of mothers with children under the age of five are working would be an example of which type of force on the organization?

Pressures from customers are handled by:

Organizations which help other organizations to sell their goods to customers are known as:

Shared value creation focuses on identifying and expanding the connections between societal and economic progress.

Although cultures differ enormously around the world,most social structures are very similar.

All of the following are examples of the industry-specific or task environment of the organization,except:

The power of a distributor may get stronger if there are too many options for manufacturers and wholesalers to sell their products directly to customers.

The prominence of global organizations is putting pressure on managers of all organizations to improve their performance.

Most industrialized nations are experiencing the aging of their populations as a consequence of falling birth and death rates and the aging of the baby boom generation.

The outcomes of the changes in the laws of a country are examples of the political and legal forces in the environment.

Social structure and national culture are examples of which type of force in the general environment?

The global financial meltdown from 2008 to 2010 was a result of too much risk-taking and not enough oversight.

The four building blocks of a competitive advantage are increasing efficiency,offering superior quality,creating new or better products,and being responsive to customer needs.

Managers and Managing

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 2: Managing the Organizational Environment

To gain a competitive advantage in the global economy,firms can use five building blocks.

Individuals who buy goods that an organization produces are known as:

The suppliers,customers,and distributors that affect the organization's ability to obtain inputs and to sell its outputs are forces in the task or industry-specific environment.

A shift in the age distribution of the population of Canada is an example of a demographic force.

Groups which buy goods that another organization produces are known as suppliers.

Regional trade agreements like NAFTA result in all except which of the following?

With globalization,nations become increasingly similar and interdependent.

Changes in the work patterns of women such as a larger percentage of mothers with children under the age of five are working would be an example of which type of force on the organization?

Pressures from customers are handled by:

Organizations which help other organizations to sell their goods to customers are known as:

Shared value creation focuses on identifying and expanding the connections between societal and economic progress.

Although cultures differ enormously around the world,most social structures are very similar.

All of the following are examples of the industry-specific or task environment of the organization,except:

The power of a distributor may get stronger if there are too many options for manufacturers and wholesalers to sell their products directly to customers.

The prominence of global organizations is putting pressure on managers of all organizations to improve their performance.

Most industrialized nations are experiencing the aging of their populations as a consequence of falling birth and death rates and the aging of the baby boom generation.

The outcomes of the changes in the laws of a country are examples of the political and legal forces in the environment.

Social structure and national culture are examples of which type of force in the general environment?

The global financial meltdown from 2008 to 2010 was a result of too much risk-taking and not enough oversight.

The four building blocks of a competitive advantage are increasing efficiency,offering superior quality,creating new or better products,and being responsive to customer needs.

Managers and Managing

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters